| Kitesurfer rescued by Coast Guard at dusk in Dublin |
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| Written by Editor |
| Tuesday, 18 November 2008 09:56 |
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At dusk tonight, 16:25, volunteers at Howth Coast Guard Unit were requested to assist in the recovery of a casualty from the sea at Dollymount beach, Dublin. The casualty had been kitesurfing and become tangled in the lines of the kite. With darkness fast approaching and unable to return to shore, on-lookers at the scene alerted the Coast Guard. Howth Coast Guard responded with a full coastal search team at Dollymount and Sutton Creek. At 17:11 the casualty was located by the thermal imaging aboard Rescue Helicopter 116 and recovered by Howth Inshore Lifeboat. The casualty was transported by the D-Class boat to Howth Coast Guard members on the beach who assisted the casualty until an ambulance handover was available. Howth Lifeboat issued a statement to the Irish Times and gave advice worth repeating: “The RNLI recommends that when engaging in water sports of any kind that people should make themselves visible by wearing instruments like a personal strobe and by never going out unaccompanied. This man was lucky that we found him in time, it also highlights the need for the 24 hour search and rescue service that the RNLI provide.” If you spot someone in trouble at sea, on the cliffs or coast, even if you ‘think’ that someone may be in trouble, dial 112/999 and ask for the Coast Guard.
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| Last Updated ( Tuesday, 18 November 2008 10:09 ) |
